Col. Johnny Ryan Commander of the West Virginia Air
Col. Johnny Ryan Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Air Wing out of Charleston, West Virginia speaks at the 51st West Virginia National Guard Youth Leaders Camp graudation at Camp Dawson, W... More
U.S. Senior Airman Anthony Werner, a native of Weston,
U.S. Senior Airman Anthony Werner, a native of Weston, W.Va., assigned as an electrical systems journeyman to the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Airlift Wing of Charleston, W.Va. and U.S. Army Staff Sgt... More
Scouts present the three-finger salute to honor the
Scouts present the three-finger salute to honor the Scout Promise at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Ar... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Sgt
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Sgt James Bates of the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete their Air Assault training.
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated release system) exam at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on September 20, 2017. Students successfully guide helicopters into a drop zone and signal for release ... More
Sgt. Mark Zinn, a cannon crewmember with Bravo Battery
Sgt. Mark Zinn, a cannon crewmember with Bravo Battery 1 Battalion, 201st Field Artillery Regiment,, navigates the confidence tower on the obstacle course during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dawson, W.V... More
Camp Dawson West Virginia - Soldiers conduct a 6 Mile
Camp Dawson West Virginia - Soldiers conduct a 6 Mile Road March to start Day 2 of Air Assault course 307-16. Bravo Company, Army National Guard Warrior Training Center provide mobile Air Assault training cou... More
Dana and Christian Tabay, enjoy quality time together
Dana and Christian Tabay, enjoy quality time together during a children's book reading during the West Virginia National Guard's Gold Star Family Weekend at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, W.Va., Sept. 28, 2019. The T... More
Local business locations are being used to provide
Local business locations are being used to provide the community with water and supplies. The picture was captured as West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a ... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Corporal
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Corporal Carl Ratcliffe of the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Air Assault students empty rucks for a post road march
Air Assault students empty rucks for a post road march inspection.
Retired Air Force Major and current Coast Guard Auxiliary
Retired Air Force Major and current Coast Guard Auxiliary member Albert A. Ohliger explains a Coast Guard fleet of vessels to a group of Boy Scouts at the recruiting annex during the National Boy Scouts of Amer... More
Clendenin Dairy Queen owner Hoyt Newman, Korean War
Clendenin Dairy Queen owner Hoyt Newman, Korean War veteran, had many photos damaged in the June flooding that destroyed his building. The bottom photo is Newman wth Hershel "Woody" Williams, Medal of Honor rec... More
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. addresses the Boy Scouts of
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. addresses the Boy Scouts of America troops at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Ar... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2007. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2007. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated release system) exam at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on September 20, 2017. Students successfully guide helicopters into a drop zone and signal for release ... More
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. September 23, 2017
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete Air Assault training.
Members of the West Virginia National Guard, Boy Scouts
Members of the West Virginia National Guard, Boy Scouts of America, Dept. of Homeland Security, U.S. Northern Command and other agencies involved in the National Jamboree 2017 attend a Rehearsal of Concept dril... More
Air Assault students in formation awaiting sling load
Air Assault students in formation awaiting sling load training instructions. Public domain photograph of body armor, protective gear, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
West Virginia Army National Guard soldiers preparing
West Virginia Army National Guard soldiers preparing for Presidential inauguration security duty are trained on the "fireman's carry" technique for moving a person who has become incapacitated.
Lt. Col. Charles Riddle, Public Health Screening officer
Lt. Col. Charles Riddle, Public Health Screening officer in charge with the West Virginia National Guard, directs buses of scouts through the health screening station held at the base of the Summit Bechtel Rese... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete Air Assault training.
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air Assault class 307-17 are presented their wings and graduation certificates. More than half of the class are West Virginia National Guardsmen. The keynote ... More
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. September 23, 2017
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) of Kingwood, W.Va., and members of the West Virginia State Police Bomb Squad participated in a Raven's Challenge that took place at Camp Dawson, Kingwood,... More
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. Grass thanked the ore than 600 W.Va. National Guar... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, the Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, the Air National Guard director, speaks with a Boy Scouts of America volunteer during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, held in Mount Hope, W.Va., July 19, 2013. (U.S... More
Soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard assigned
Soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard assigned to 821st Engineering Company from Summersville, W.Va., assist in debris and snow cleanup in Nicholas County. The estimated two feet of snow caused hav... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. SSgt
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. SSgt Gerald Peck of the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered at the Special Olympics Summer Games, held June 7-9 in Charleston, W.Va., where more than 700 athletes competed. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sara Yoke)
Scouts salute during the presentation of colors at
Scouts salute during the presentation of colors at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. P... More
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) of Kingwood, W.Va., and members of the West Virginia State Police Bomb Squad participated in a Raven's Challenge that took place at Camp Dawson, Kingwood,... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. During his visit, he also visited the W.Va. Nation... More
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. September 23, 2017
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated release system) exam at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on September 20, 2017. Students successfully guide helicopters into a drop zone and signal for release ... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard wait in anticipation of their battle handoff ceremony May 5, 2018 at the St. Albans Armory in St. Albans, W.Va. The battle handoff ceremony is the culmination... More
Staff Sgt. Shawn Riley, supply sergeant for Charlie
Staff Sgt. Shawn Riley, supply sergeant for Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the adjutant general for the W.Va. Army National ... More
Air Assault Student teams practice Sling Load in preparation
Air Assault Student teams practice Sling Load in preparation for Day 6 testing.
Tech. Sgt. Hannah Shipman of the West Virginia Air
Tech. Sgt. Hannah Shipman of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Security Forces out of Charleston, West Virginia, corrects new campers in line as they await to be in processed at the 51st Annual West V... More
Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard assess
Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard assess a gas station in Summersville, W.Va., for the level of structural damage incurred after Hurricane Sandy brought over two feet of snow to the mountainous r... More
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th SFG Det. 1 training team checks his map during the night land navigation course during their Selection and Assessment Program, meant to ready candidates f... More
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered at the Special Olympics Summer Games, held June 7-9 in Charleston, W.Va., where more than 700 athletes competed. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sara Yoke)
Assault course 307-16. Bravo Company, Army National
Assault course 307-16. Bravo Company, Army National Guard Warrior Training Center provide mobile Air Assault training courses for guardsmen around the country. West Virginia guardsman make up more than half ... More
Electrical companies provide assistance throughout
Electrical companies provide assistance throughout the areas of Greenbrier County, W.Va. in effort to restore power in the areas. The June 23, 2016 flood caused many residents throughout the state to lose elect... More
A TALON CBRNE Robot System is maneuvered through a
A TALON CBRNE Robot System is maneuvered through a storm culvert during an orientation course at Camp Dawson, W.Va. on Nov. 11, 2017. Servicemembers from seven states' Civil Support Teams (CST) attended the thr... More
Master Sgt. Terina Gardner of the West Virginia Air
Master Sgt. Terina Gardner of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Security Forces Squadron from Charleston, West Virginia gives the opening remarks for the 51st West Virginia National Guard Youth Leaders... More
Col. Johnny Ryan, Commander of the West Virginia Air
Col. Johnny Ryan, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Air Wing out of Charleston, West Virginia speaks words of encouragement at the 51st West Virginia National Guard Youth Leaders Camp grau... More
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated release system) exam at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on September 20, 2017. Students successfully guide helicopters into a drop zone and signal for release ... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Members of the West Virginia National Guard assist
Members of the West Virginia National Guard assist by moving debris for residents in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., on June 26, 2016. The June 23, 2016 flood caused devastating damage throughout the state. (U.S.... More
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th SFG Detachment 1 training team completes the swimming event during their Selection and Assessment Program, which readies candidates for the actual Special... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the adjutant general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the adjutant general for the West Virgina National Guard, briefs Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau chief, about the responsibilities of the Joint Task Force, which is ... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Sgt
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Sgt Cedric Wilbourn and SSgt Gerald Peck of the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, trains Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, the Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, the Air National Guard director, speaks with a Boy Scouts of America volunteer during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, held in Mount Hope, W.Va., July 19, 2013. (U.S... More
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. During his visit, he also visited the W.Va. Nation... More
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to the 863rd Military Police Company, is serving as a Quick Reactionary Force (QRF) for the 2017 National Jamboree near Glen Jean, W.Va., July 19-28, 2017. The ... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Rhode Island Army National Guard Soldiers from the
Rhode Island Army National Guard Soldiers from the 861st Engineer Company stayed in West Virginia after their annual training to assist in flood clean-up efforts. The historic flood, being referred to as a "tho... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete their Air Assault training.
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. During his visit, he also visited the W.Va. Nation... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
A competitor in the 2018 Best Warrior competition fires
A competitor in the 2018 Best Warrior competition fires his weapon at a target during the range portion of assessment April 21, 2018 at Camp Dawson, W.Va. A Soldier and Airman’s physical, leadership capabilitie... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2007. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2007. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to the 863rd Military Police Company, is serving as a Quick Reactionary Force (QRF) for the 2017 National Jamboree near Glen Jean, W.Va., July 19-28, 2017. The ... More
Thousands of scouts salute during the presentation
Thousands of scouts salute during the presentation of colors at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Army ph... More
Vietnam veterans displayed a West Virginia Vietnam
Vietnam veterans displayed a West Virginia Vietnam Veterans mobile wall at the military exhibition site during the 2017 National Jamboree held at Summit Bechtel Reserve near Glen Jean, W.Va., July 21, 2017. The... More
Sgt. Robert Jackson, assigned to 1-201 Field Artillery
Sgt. Robert Jackson, assigned to 1-201 Field Artillery Battalion, C Battery out of Lewisburg, W.Va., and Thrayron Morgan, check on a bedridden woman at her house in the outlying community of Pickens. The resid... More
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to the 863rd Military Police Company, is serving as a Quick Reactionary Force (QRF) for the 2017 National Jamboree near Glen Jean, W.Va., July 19-28, 2017. The ... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia - Sgt. Cruser Barnes, Co.
Camp Dawson, West Virginia - Sgt. Cruser Barnes, Co. B ARNG Warrior Training Center, approves students' ruck items after a six mile road march.
Rhode Island Army National Guard Soldiers from the
Rhode Island Army National Guard Soldiers from the 861st Engineer Company stayed in West Virginia after their annual training to assist in flood clean-up efforts. The historic flood, being referred to as a "tho... More
Clendenin Dairy Queen owner Hoyt Newman, Korean War
Clendenin Dairy Queen owner Hoyt Newman, Korean War veteran, had many photos damaged in the June flooding that destroyed his building. As a life long member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign W... More
Members of the West Virginia National Guard provide
Members of the West Virginia National Guard provide assistance in local areas of Greenbrier County, W.Va., on June 26, 2016 after the June 23, 2016 flood caused devastating damage to the area and throughout the... More
U.S. Servicemembers assist the West Virginia State
U.S. Servicemembers assist the West Virginia State Council with replacing the air conditioning system of the exhibit’s work trailer at the military exhibition site during the 2017 National Jamboree held at Summ... More
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. During his visit, he also visited the W.Va. Nation... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete Air Assault training.
The West Virginia National Guard displayed a history
The West Virginia National Guard displayed a history exhibit at the military exhibition site during the 2017 National Jamboree held at Summit Bechtel Reserve near Glen Jean, W.Va., July 21, 2017. The 2017 Natio... More
Six-String Soldiers, the U.S. Army Field Band from
Six-String Soldiers, the U.S. Army Field Band from Ft. Meade, Md., performed at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in Glen Jean, W.Va., on July 25, 2019. The band, a five-member acoustic group that performs bluegras... More
Pvt. Thomas Smith, 1257th Transportation Company, West
Pvt. Thomas Smith, 1257th Transportation Company, West Virginia National Guard, fills a water buffalo at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Guard members, along with the City of Mt. Hope and the Summit Bechtel Reserve... More
Students receive sling load training.
Students receive sling load training.
U.S. Airman 1st Class Ty Seibel, a native of Bridgeport,
U.S. Airman 1st Class Ty Seibel, a native of Bridgeport, W.Va., assigned as an electrical systems journeyman to the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Airlift Wing of Charleston, W.Va. fills a water buffalo... More
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air Assault class 307-17 are presented their wings and graduation certificates. More than half of the class are West Virginia National Guardsmen. The keynote ... More
Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s 1257th
Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s 1257th Transportation Company, along with members from the City of Mt. Hope and the Summit Bechtel Reserve have been working together drawing from the water supply ... More
Air Assault Cadre, Sgt Jonathan Ellick, conducts sling
Air Assault Cadre, Sgt Jonathan Ellick, conducts sling load training.
Sgt. David Fitzpatrick, a combat engineer with the
Sgt. David Fitzpatrick, a combat engineer with the 119th Engineer Sapper Co., navigates the leg over on the obstacle course during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dawson, W.Va. Nineteen Soldiers and Airmen... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Pluta, a defender with the 167th
Staff Sgt. Joshua Pluta, a defender with the 167th Security Forces Squadron, tackles the belly over on the obstacle course during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dawson, W.Va. Nineteen Soldiers and Airmen... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. September 23, 2017
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. Grass thanked the ore than 600 W.Va. National Guar... More
Electric company vehicles were spotted working throughout
Electric company vehicles were spotted working throughout the areas of Greenbrier County, W.Va. in effort to restore power in the areas. The June 23, 2016 flood caused many residents throughout the state to los... More
Sgt. Matthew Drennen, a human resrouces specialist
Sgt. Matthew Drennen, a human resrouces specialist assigned to Special Operations Detachment-Eurpoe, determines and navigates the first point for day/night land navigation during the Best Warrior Competition at... More
An Airman from the West Virginia Air National Guard
An Airman from the West Virginia Air National Guard performs a push up as a part of the physical fitness assessment for the 2018 Best Warrior Competition April 22, 2018, at Camp Dawson, W.Va. A Soldier and Airm... More